{"id":303,"date":"2020-02-25T17:32:44","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T17:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/?p=303"},"modified":"2024-09-18T12:22:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T11:22:01","slug":"should-i-buy-a-petrol-car-or-wait-for-electric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/should-i-buy-a-petrol-car-or-wait-for-electric\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I buy a petrol car or wait for electric?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Electric vehicles have been around for a few years,\nhowever, with concerns growing in relation to the carbon emissions our\ntraditional fossil-fuel powered vehicles are producing, more people are\nchoosing to make the switch now instead of waiting until the government\ndeadline of 2035. From this deadline, the sale of new hybrid, petrol and diesel\nvehicles will no longer be permitted in the UK. In 2020, this time limit was\nbrought forward by five years from 2040, highlighting a newfound urgency and\ndedication displayed by the UK government to reduce the nation\u2019s carbon\nemissions output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manufacturers and developers of electric vehicles are\nregularly testing new features, bigger batteries and increased mileage on one\ncharge, making them more desirable to members of the public. But is now the\ntime to switch, or should you go ahead with the purchase of a new petrol car\nfor the time being?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When do we have to have electric cars?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will need to own an electric car at some point in\nthe future, as the ban of new petrol and diesel cars comes into play in 2035.\nAfter this time, no fossil-fuel cars can be sold. This means that, if you\nalready own a petrol vehicle in 2035, you can continue to drive it until you\nneed to buy a replacement. For example, if your fuel vehicle continues to run\nuntil 2037, you should replace it with an electric version then, and do not\nneed to replace it in 2035.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because there is still 15 years until this deadline, if\nyou choose to lease a car<\/a> for around two to three years,\nthere will still be 12 years remaining until you can no longer purchase a new\npetrol vehicle. There is currently no rush or pressure to move immediately, and\nboth options are still viable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying an electric car could reduce your carbon\nfootprint now, instead of waiting until 2035, however the decision is up to\nyou. You may choose to wait a little longer and hold onto your petrol or diesel\nvehicle until there are more electric charging points available and more\nresearch has been completed around their batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When will electric cars\ntake over?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are currently over 200,000 plug-in\nvehicles<\/a> that are registered in the UK. These may not be fueled\npurely by electricity, but may also include hybrid and plug-in hybrid\nvarieties. This figure has increased from around 3,500 vehicles in 2013.\nTherefore, it is likely that the number of electric cars will continue to\nincrease year on year until eventually electric vehicles outnumber their petrol\nand diesel counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I buy an electric car?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of reasons why\npeople are switching to electric cars. With more and more models available to\nchoose from, you may not even notice that your vehicle isn\u2019t running on petrol.\nThey\u2019re ideal for those that drive short distances on a daily basis and if you\nhave a driveway or garage where a charging point can be installed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like a regular vehicle, they can be used in all\ntypes of weather, including lightning storms, and the battery is water-tight so\nthe car can be taken to a car wash as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you regularly travel long distances, you may want to\nwait a few years before buying an electric car. It takes a lot longer to charge\na vehicle than it does to fill it with fuel. The current options on the market\ntake between five and 12 hours to achieve full charge and will run for around\n150 miles before it needs recharging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that your journeys need to be thought about\nin advance, with pre-planned charging stops. You don\u2019t want to stop at a\nmotorway service station and wait around for hours with nothing to do. Instead,\nyou might consider stopping at a retail park where there\u2019s a cinema or options\nfor lunch to help you pass the time. You should also think about when you\u2019ll be\nusing the car. For instance, if you\u2019re an on-call vet and need to leave the\nhouse at any time, you need to be able to get in the car and go, without\nworrying about the distance you\u2019re travelling or stopping to recharge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, electric cars might be more expensive both to\npurchase and run, although it\u2019s worth noting that you could create the\nelectricity to charge them via solar panels, which could reduce their running\ncost. You can save money on road tax too, as the government states that\nelectric cars are tax-free because they create no emissions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Electric vehicles have been around for a few years, however, with concerns growing in relation to the carbon emissions our traditional fossil-fuel powered vehicles are producing, more people are choosing to make the switch now instead of waiting until the government deadline of 2035. 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